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Harding Independence Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,055 students in Harding Independence Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Harding Independence Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
1,055 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harding Independence Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.3%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.74
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
21%
% Black
33%
8%
% White
22%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,949 is less than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,102 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,860 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,707
$13,052
Spending / Student
$7,949
$12,704
Best Harding Independence Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Charter Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Ne 101st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
(405) 767-3003
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
(405) 767-3003
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Nw 65th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3003
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3003
Gr: 5-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Harding Charter Preparatory Es At Kelley
Charter School
12600 N Kelley Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
(405) 767-3003
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
(405) 767-3003
Gr: PK-4 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harding Independence Charter School District?
Harding Independence Charter School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,055 students.
What is the rank of Harding Independence Charter School District?
Harding Independence Charter School District is ranked #356 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harding Independence Charter School District?
33% of Harding Independence Charter School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harding Independence Charter School District?
Harding Independence Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Harding Independence Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,949 is less than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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